Perched atop Water Tower Place on the famed Magnificent Mile, The RitzCarlton, Chicago is a luxury sanctuary blending Chicago’s architectural legacy with modern sophistication. Towering over Michigan Avenue in the Gold Coast neighbourhood, this iconic landmark offers sweeping views of both the city skyline and Lake Michigan, placing the city’s finest shopping, dining, and cultural icons just beyond its doors. Luxuriously appointed guest rooms and elegantly designed suites grace floors 15 through 30, each adorned with oversized windows that frame stunning panoramas. Every stay is elevated by plush down bedding, marble bathrooms, Nespresso machines, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed WiFi. Culinary artistry is on full display at Torali, the hotel’s signature Italian steakhouse, where handmade pastas and dry-aged prime cuts meet a curated wine list. Perched above it, Rooftop at Torali invites guests to soak in seasonal cocktails and sweeping views under the open sky. For lighter fare and all-day sipping, The Café offers house-made pastries, speciality coffees, and a tranquil greenhouse-inspired setting. Guests can unwind and rejuvenate in the serene K’Alma Spa, home to dedicated treatment suites, expert therapists, and a tranquil ambiance designed to restore mind and body. Adjacent, the hotel’s year-round indoor pool, set beneath a dramatic atrium, offers space to swim and relax. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the full-service fitness centre featuring wellness classes and group sessions, including rooftop yoga, all with stunning vistas as the backdrop.
Location

approx. 40 km to O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

approx. 19 km to Midway International Airport (MDW)

approx. 3 km to Navy Pier

approx. 2 km to the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)

approx. 1.5 km to the Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)

approx. 5 km to Lincoln Park Zoo

approx. 1.5 km to the Art Institute of Chicago

Facilities

434 Rooms

24 hrs. reception

2 restaurants and 2 bars

Laundry service (extra charge)

Dry-cleaning service (extra charge)

Ironing service (extra charge)

Shop(s) (extra charge)

Meeting and event facilities (extra charge)

Business centre (extra charge)

Currency exchange

Concierge service (incl.)

Indoor pool

Wi-Fi (extra charge)

Parking (extra charge; subject to availability)

Valet parking (extra charge)

Electric vehicle charging station (extra charge)

Check-in from: 16:00

Check-out until 12:00

National category: 5 stars